English language requirements
You must provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved the result as described below.
- IELTS (Academic Module): overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL internet-based test: overall score 79 (minimum section scores: listening 19, speaking 19, reading 18, writing 22)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): overall score 58-64 (no section score less than 50)
- University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): total score of 58
- VU English – University Preparation UPU (Undergraduate): Achieved
- English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) – EAP 2 (advanced): A grade.
Recognition of prior English language studies
If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption. Check our guide to English language requirements to find out if you qualify.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may choose to undertake an intensive English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS).
Academic requirements
Entry into the Master of Applied Information Technology requires you to have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor/Honours degree:
- completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree; or
- completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate (similar discipline) field.
- International: proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by IELTS - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6 (or equivalent), and either:
- postgraduate qualification (AQF8 or higher), or
- first degree (AQF7) in the following quantitative disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Science, or equivalent.
- Mature: entry into the program is open to applicants with:
- postgraduate qualification (AQF8 or higher), or
- first degree (AQF7) in the following quantitative disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Science, or equivalent.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for up to 48 credits points against specific coursework units (as detailed below):
- degree in computer science or IT
- four-year Honours degree in computer science or IT
- degree or a Graduate Certificate with IT or Project Management units
- postgraduate qualification with IT or Project Management units
- combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to one of the items listed above.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
Admission requirements in your country
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.